GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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conventionalformed by agreement or compact
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
inebriateone who is drunk
pungentsharply painful
mendicantbeggar
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner